Emergency Vehicle Plan Advances

Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates are moving ahead with a joint project that will allow emergency vehicles to pre-empt traffic signals on major thoroughfares while answering emergency calls.

The Schaumburg Village Board has awarded two contracts totaling $224,707 to Aldridge Electric Inc. of Libertyville for equipment installation and inspection services. Schaumburg will pay $168,539 and Hoffman Estates $56,168. The total cost of the project is estimated at $650,000.